The nominations for the David Gemmell Legend Award for Best Fantasy Novel of 2010 have been announced by the DGLA.  They are:

• The War of the Dwarves – Markus Heitz (Orbit)
• The Alchemist in the Shadows – Pierre Pevel (Gollancz)
• Towers of Midnight – Brandon Sanderson & Robert Jordan (Tor USA//Orbit)
• The Black Prism – Brent Weeks (Orbit)
• The Way of Kings – Brandon Sanderson (Gollancz/Tor USA)
• The Desert Spear – Peter V. Brett (Voyager)

The Legend Award for Best Fantasy Novel was first granted in 2009, to Andrzej Sapkowski’s Blood of Elves. Last year’s winner was Empire, by Graham McNeill.

The DGLA also gives out The Morningstar Award for Best Fantasy Newcomer, and The Ravenheart Award for Best Fantasy Cover Art.

The David Gemmell Legend Award is a fan-voted award administered by the DGLA. Yes, that means you can vote. The complete list of nominations is at the DGLA website. Voting is now open, so stop by and vote for your favorite!